Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : 12:43 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 12m at 5:58 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Jan 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:371.53:042.09:17-0.510:12-0.47:234:58Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:291.53:541.810:09-0.411:02-0.37:234:59Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:221.54:431.711:03-0.311:53-0.27:234:59Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:151.55:311.612:01-0.17:235:00Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:071.46:181.412:42-0.212:590.07:235:01Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:001.47:071.31:30-0.11:590.17:235:02Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:561.48:021.22:180.03:000.17:235:03Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:571.49:031.13:070.03:590.17:235:04Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:531.410:001.13:550.04:530.17:235:05Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:411.510:511.14:420.05:420.17:235:06Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:261.511:371.25:27-0.16:290.07:235:07Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:081.66:12-0.17:13-0.17:235:08Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:211.212:481.66:56-0.27:53-0.27:225:09New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:031.31:271.77:38-0.28:30-0.27:225:10New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:421.32:041.78:18-0.39:05-0.37:225:11New Moon15Wed
16Thu2:201.32:401.78:57-0.39:40-0.37:215:12New Moon16Thu
17Fri2:591.43:181.79:36-0.310:17-0.37:215:13Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:391.43:591.710:18-0.310:56-0.37:215:14Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:231.44:431.611:06-0.211:40-0.37:205:15Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:101.55:301.512:01-0.27:205:16First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:001.56:201.412:28-0.31:01-0.17:195:17First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:541.57:171.41:20-0.32:07-0.17:195:18First Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:571.68:231.32:17-0.33:18-0.17:185:19First Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:081.69:341.33:19-0.34:28-0.17:185:20Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:171.710:401.34:22-0.45:32-0.27:175:21Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:201.811:421.45:24-0.46:33-0.37:165:23Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:191.96:24-0.57:30-0.47:165:24Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:401.41:131.97:22-0.68:20-0.47:155:25Full Moon28Tue
29Wed1:331.52:021.98:16-0.69:06-0.57:145:26Full Moon29Wed
30Thu2:231.52:471.89:05-0.59:49-0.47:135:27Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:101.63:311.79:53-0.510:32-0.47:135:28Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8635881)

Common Questions About Tappahannock, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Tappahannock, VA today?

Slack tide in Tappahannock, VA is approximately 9:20 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Tappahannock, VA?

Tappahannock, VA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Tappahannock, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Tappahannock, VA?

Tide predictions for Tappahannock, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Tappahannock, VA?

Tide data for Tappahannock, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8635881. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8635881.

What is the moon phase in Tappahannock, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Tappahannock, VA is Third Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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